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What Causes Lump On Mastoid Process After Getting Hit On Head?

Hello, Tuesday 29th July I hit my head and was unconscious for about 2/3 minutes... Managed to get a horrible cold the next day and a week later I ve come up with a hard lump on my mastoid process (slightly above my earlobe) and the area just above the lump is tender.
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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1.The possible cause of the lump could be sub cutaneous / intra muscular haematoma.
2.Loss of consciousness is serious issue, in your case i would have ask for a CT best to find out ant intracranial involvement, bony injury.
3.For symptomatic you can use the painkiller cream and there are thrombolytic superficial applicable creams - but needs to get proscribed from your GP.
4.See for a day or two - if resolving then fine, If not then you have to get an appointment and get the needful tests and treatment done.

Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Causes Lump On Mastoid Process After Getting Hit On Head?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.The possible cause of the lump could be sub cutaneous / intra muscular haematoma. 2.Loss of consciousness is serious issue, in your case i would have ask for a CT best to find out ant intracranial involvement, bony injury. 3.For symptomatic you can use the painkiller cream and there are thrombolytic superficial applicable creams - but needs to get proscribed from your GP. 4.See for a day or two - if resolving then fine, If not then you have to get an appointment and get the needful tests and treatment done. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.